Des Plaines, IL · Cook County
Liquor License Application
This application requests a Des Plaines liquor license and is for businesses seeking a new license, with supporting documents submitted to the Local Liquor Commissioner.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects business details, ownership information, the requested license classification, and answers about the premises and owners. Des Plaines requires new applicants to submit it with the listed supporting documents, which include business and premises records, insurance, owner and manager information, and applicable fees. The application also includes an affidavit affirming the statements are true and that the business will follow applicable requirements.
Who needs it
A business seeking a new Des Plaines liquor license must complete this application and submit the checklist documents to the Local Liquor Commissioner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the liquor license application and review the new applicant checklist and license classifications.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the business, ownership, premises, and other requested information, and gather the checklist documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the owner who will sign the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and required supporting documents to the Licensing Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Des Plaines. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the liquor license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The owner must sign the affidavit during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a “SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before me” jurat, so the owner signs the affidavit before the notary.
- What documents does the new applicant checklist request?
- The checklist requests the completed application, business formation and premises records, insurance, tax certificate, owner and manager information, identification, alcohol awareness certifications, and applicable fees.
- Can I submit an online-notarized application to the city?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Liquor License Application in other Cook County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.